The Aston Martin DB12 is a grand touring car produced by the British car manufacturer Aston Martin. The car was unveiled in May 2023 as a replacement for the DB11.
| Aston Martin DB12 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire |
| Designer | Marek Reichman (head of design) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Body style |
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| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Doors | Swan |
| Related | Aston Martin Vantage |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L M177 biturbo V8 |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP75 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,805 mm (110.4 in) |
| Length | 4,725 mm (186.0 in) |
| Width | 1,980 mm (78.0 in) |
| Height | 1,295 mm (51.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,685 kg (3,715 lb) (Coupé)[1] 1,796 kg (3,960 lb) (Volante)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin DB11 |
History
editThe DB12 was presented on 24 May 2023[3][4] at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.[5] The DB12 is also the first Aston Martin vehicle to wear the brand's new logo.[6][7]
Design
editThe DB12 is a major technological restyling of the DB11 with touches of the DBS.[8] Compared to that, the DB12 has a larger radiator grille, wider track widths and new LED headlights.[9] It also features a redesigned interior and an all-new infotainment system, which can support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.[10]
Variants
editDB12 Coupé
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The DB12 features a 4.0-litre M177 twin-turbo V8 engine with a power output of 680 PS (500 kW; 671 hp) and 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) of torque.[11] The increase in performance is achieved by optimized compression, larger turbochargers and improved cooling.[12] The DB12 accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, and it has a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).[3] The 5.2-litre V12 engine from the previous model is no longer offered.[13]
DB12 Volante
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Aston Martin unveiled a convertible version of the DB12 called the DB12 Volante on 14 August 2023.[14] The Volante's roof is an eight-layer fabric top that can open in 14 seconds and close in 16 seconds, with this possible at speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h). The DB12 Volante is also claimed to have five per cent better torsional rigidity than the DB11 Volante.[15][16] The DB12 Volante accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, and has the same top speed as the coupé of 202 mph (325 km/h).[17]
References
edit- ^ Pollard, Tim (24 May 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 unveiled: dynamic and digital overboost ahoy!". CAR Magazine.
- ^ Martin, Charlie (14 August 2023). "Aston Martin DB12 Volante is most powerful V8 cabrio GT". Autocar.
- ^ a b Felix Page (24 May 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12: V8 GT starts firm's new era". Autocar.
- ^ Sergeev, Angel (24 May 2023). "Aston Martin DB12 Revealed With 671-HP AMG V8 And 202 MPH Top Speed". Motor1.com.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (25 May 2023). "Leonardo Di Caprio, Tobey Maguire, Queen Latifah Among Guests at Aston Martin Party During Cannes Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Stafford, Eric (24 May 2023). "2024 Aston Martin DB12 Revealed as a 671-HP 'Super' Tourer". Car and Driver.
- ^ McIlroy, John (25 May 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 uncovered with 671bhp and 202mph top speed". Auto Express.
- ^ Lucas Bell (25 May 2023). "The Aston Martin DB12 Is More Familiar Than New". Road & Track.
- ^ MacKenzie, Angus (24 May 2023). "2024 Aston Martin DB12 First Look: Aston Drops Another Stunning Supercar". Motor Trend.
- ^ Charlton, Alistair (25 May 2023). "Aston Martin Reveals New $245,000 DB12 'Super Tourer'". Forbes. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Edkins, Jamie (25 May 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 revealed: price, specs and release date". Carwow. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Gallagher, Stuart (25 May 2023). "2023 Aston Martin DB12 arrives with new design, interior and 671bhp V8". Evo. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Marriage, Ollie (25 May 2023). "This is the new 671bhp Aston Martin DB12". Top Gear. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Pattni, Vijay (14 August 2023). "The Aston Martin DB12 Volante has arrived, and it looks predictably lovely". Top Gear. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Duff, Mike (14 August 2023). "2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante Fetchingly Follows the Coupe". Car and Driver. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ White, Emmet (14 August 2023). "Aston Martin Ups The Ante With Drop-Top DB12 Volante". Autoweek. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Carson, Sean (19 August 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 Volante unveiled at 2023 Monterey Car Week". Auto Express. Retrieved 19 August 2023.